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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Elvis - Presliad (Comprising sections Elvis Moves Out through Finale).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the section "Even Stranger Blues," to what does Marcus compare Robbie's guitar sound?
(a) Jim Brown's performance in The Dirty Dozen.
(b) A car screeching to a halt.
(c) Cats on the fence.
(d) Chuck Berry's performance at the Grand.

2. What was Johnson's instrument of choice?
(a) Saxophone.
(b) Harmonica.
(c) Piano.
(d) Guitar.

3. Who wrote the song entitled "Layla"?
(a) Eric Clapton.
(b) Mick Jagger.
(c) Sly Stone.
(d) Robert Johnson.

4. According to Marcus, what problem does the storyteller of Stage Fright face?
(a) No one helps him when he reaches out.
(b) He has lost his love.
(c) He resents his success.
(d) He cannot find home.

5. According to Marcus, what does Elvis symbolize?
(a) The beginning of something new.
(b) Selfishness.
(c) The American dream realized.
(d) Faith.

Short Answer Questions

1. What betrayal does the song "Tears of Rage" convey?

2. What author does Marcus quote in the beginning of "Robert Johnson -1938" to illustrate the promise of American life?

3. The song "We Can Talk About It Now" creates what kind of image?

4. Why did people riot at Sly Stone concerts in the 70s?

5. According to Marcus in "Randy Newman," whose song was Randy Newman answering in his version of "Suzanne"?

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